Strategic Data Center Procurement Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 79,500 - 139,100; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a motivated Procurement Category Manager to support the Americas data center construction space.

You will create and implement sourcing strategies, collaborate with internal partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks and costs, and develop mechanisms to hold suppliers accountable for performance. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, capable of influencing teams, and able to think strategically on a global scale while delivering

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, supply chain, or contracts
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, analytic work
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Experience with data analysis tools: Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python
• Experience in global supply chain management and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced electronics environment

Responsibilities

• Create and implement sourcing strategies within construction services
• Collaborate with internal partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies and reduce costs
• Develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance
• Drive results through competitive bidding, negotiation, and data analysis

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Vendor negotiations

Global contract management

Process improvement

Operational analysis

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a motivated Procurement Category Manager to support the Americas data center construction space.

You will create and implement sourcing strategies, collaborate with internal partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks and costs, and develop mechanisms to hold suppliers accountable for performance. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, capable of influencing teams, and able to think strategically on a global scale while delivering